5-Day Kilimanjaro Hike to Uhuru Peak via the Marangu Route

• Your guide and mountain support crew will receive you at the hotel in the morning and hold a quick briefing. You will then drive to the eastern entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Gate. After acquiring climbing permits and successfully registering with the search and rescue service, you will trek to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trekking route includes passages through the rainforest, where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend taking spare clothes and a raincoat. When you finally reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the camp, and prepare lunch.
• Throughout the entire Marangu Route, you will spend your nights in unique huts. These huts offer a great alternative for those who do not feel comfortable sleeping in tents.

It will be your very first day at this height, so it is strongly recommended that you pay attention to the following instructions from this point on:

• Keep yourself away from alcohol and caffeine.
• Drink at least 4 litres of bottled water daily, little by little and frequently.
• Take a Diamox pill to help reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take the medication in the morning before starting their ascent to minimise discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend that you consult your doctor before the trip in case of potential allergies.
• At night, you might experience discomfort associated with acclimatisation at such a high altitude. Because of a reduction in your awake breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen at night than during the day. Taking the height into account, you can therefore start to feel sick and develop a headache. Pay full attention to your body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.

• After breakfast, the group will leave Mandara Hut early in the morning to begin a modest trek towards the second high-altitude camp, Horombo Hut (3,720 m).
• Once you reach the camp today, you will be treated to breathtaking views of two volcanoes at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.
• A few hours after lunch, you will complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-metre gain in height, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut, where dinner will be ready for you.

Note: This acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes seriously. They help improve your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Acclimatization trek

Trekking distance: 2.5 km

Trekking time: 1-2 hours

• On this day, after breakfast, the group will hike to Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very tricky, but always remember to keep an appropriate pace so you can preserve your strength for reaching Kilimanjaro's summit.
• Once you reach the camp, you will be served a delicious lunch, after which we recommend that you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

• At night, depart from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and start trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The hike will be modest from a physical standpoint, but the altitude is a more serious challenge. For the entire duration of the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their personal guide, who will monitor your stamina and mental status.
• After you successfully ascend to Uhuru Peak, you can trek down to the nearest glacier if desired.
• Next, you will return to Kibo Camp and, after a much-needed two-hour rest, continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Note: Do not forget that almost all accidents occur during the descent, including broken arms, legs, and necks. Please be careful with your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.

• You will be offered a delicious breakfast in the morning, after which you will head for Kilimanjaro National Park's exit, Marangu Gate (1,860 m).
• After your successful descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you. You will then have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates at our office and provide you with a transfer back to the hotel.